TDOT to work closely with local governments on growth

The Department of Transportation plans to work more closely with local governments as they prepare for growth.

To do that, the department has created the Office of Community Transportation to coordinate transportation planning and local growth decisions.

Working directly with communities could eliminate potential transportation difficulties with future projects including new schools, subdivisions, shopping centers and industrial parks, according to a TDOT news release.

"We really want to increase the level of collaboration between TDOT and municipalities across the state," TDOT Commissioner John Schroer said.

"The Office of Community Transportation will work with these local entities to make sure our transportation planning efforts and project development plans coincide with future growth and help us meet the needs of communities."

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TDOT to work closely with local governments on growth

The Department of Transportation plans to work more closely with local governments as they prepare for growth.